possibility

endless, many

There are many possibilities for what we could cook for dinner tonight.

distinct, great, real, serious, strong

There is a real possibility that we might need to reschedule the meeting next week.

faint, remote

There is a remote possibility that the flight could be cancelled due to bad weather.

consider, discuss, examine, explore, study

The team discussed the possibility of working from home two days a week.

deny, discount, dismiss, eliminate, exclude, preclude, rule out

The police did not dismiss the possibility that the witness had misidentified the suspect.

face

After the accident, the family had to face the possibility of a long recovery period.

risk

There's a chance we might risk the possibility of arriving late if we don't leave soon.

allow for, cover

The new safety rules allow for the possibility that workers might need extra training.

~ for

There are many possibilities for improving the school's sports facilities next year.

~ of

There is always a possibility of rain during the summer months here.

beyond/within the bounds of possibility

It's within the bounds of possibility that we might find a cheaper apartment in this neighborhood.

a number/range of possibilities

When choosing a university, students have a number of possibilities to consider.